Marketing Manager

SummaryThrivent is a faith-based, not-for-profit financial services organization with approximately 2.6 million members. As a Fortune 500 company and the nation's largest fraternal benefit society, we're here solely to help others achieve multiple financial goals. Thrivent has independent financial services practices across the nation, one being Apex Financial Group.In 2008, a group of financial advisors in Manitowoc, WI, formed Thrivent’s West Shore Team. It was renamed Apex Financial Group in 2019 when five Financial Advisors came together with a vision to better serve clients and the community by utilizing each other’s God-given talents. Our practice continues to grow, and we now have multiple branches in several cities with a well-rounded team of individuals ready to assist our members navigate their financial future. At Apex Financial Group, we have our own operations team, including a Member Care Team, Wealth Management Team, Marketing and Events Team, and a Business Support Team. The Marketing Manager reports to and is employed by Apex Financial Group/Psalm 121 LLC.Job DescriptionPosition Roles/Responsibilities/AccountabilitiesThis position provides leadership for our Marketing and Events Team (MET) at Apex Financial Group. Handles incoming department phone calls and responds to requests for informationServes as primary point of contact for venues and event vendors; coordinates logistics, timelines, and on-site needsPrepares and/or coordinates the preparation of routine correspondence, reports, and special projects typically of a routine natureAttend events to greet clients/be first point of contact when members/clients arrive at eventsSupports administration of various programs, and processing functions as neededOversee practice social mediaMaintain practice websiteNetworks and plans/coordinates events and workshops for advisors and their clientsCoordinate overall marketing strategy for the practiceGuide training and support staff growthManage and supervise department employee’s worked hours, records, and conduct annual reviewsEnsure department coverage and deadlines metAdminister and develop department projects, workflows, and processesAssist in hiring and onboardingEnsure legal compliance followedAssist in keeping record of department costsLeads weekly team meetings, including agenda creation, facilitation, follow-ups, and action-item trackingManage Thrivent Community events in partnership with Community Engagement Leaders, including planning, promotion, and executionPosition QualificationsPrevious administrative/secretarial experience desiredStrong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or ability to learnAbility to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptionsAbility to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential informationBasic understanding of , our products and services, and Thrivent FinancialCompetenciesPlanning/OrganizingCustomer FocusCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork and CollaborationAdaptability/FlexibilityExternal/Internal DependenciesStrong attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skillsEvent planning experienceAbility to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environmentProficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Professional, relationship-focused approach; able to collaborate effectively across teamsExperience managing, coaching, and developing staffProven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environmentStrong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and follow throughAbility to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information Problem-solving skillsBenefitsCompensation is $45-55,000 annually dependent upon experience401(k) with a 3% employer non-elective contributionFlexibilityPotential for Annual BonusPaid holidaysPaid time offParental LeaveFloating holidaysAs part of Apex Financial Group’s recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the hiring/contracting process. In addition, fingerprints will be taken for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.